Greek Yogurt vs. Lamb
Nutrition comparison of Greek Yogurt and Cooked Lamb
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
greek yogurt
versus
cooked
lamb
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in greek yogurt and lamb:
- Both greek yogurt and lamb are high in protein.
- Greek yogurt has 8.7 times less cholesterol than lamb.
- Greek yogurt has signficantly more Vitamin A than lamb.
- Greek yogurt is an excellent source of calcium.
- Lamb has more thiamin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12.
- Lamb has signficantly more iron than greek yogurt.
- Lamb is an excellent source of potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Greek Yogurt (Yogurt, Greek, plain, lowfat) and Lamb (Lamb, ground, cooked, broiled) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Lamb is high in calories and greek yogurt has 74% less calories than lamb - greek yogurt has 73 calories per 100 grams and lamb has 283 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, greek yogurt is heavier in protein, much heavier in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to lamb per calorie. Greek yogurt has a macronutrient ratio of 55:22:24 and for lamb, 36:0:64 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Greek Yogurt | Lamb | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 55% | 36% |
| Carbohydrates | 22% | ~ |
| Fat | 24% | 64% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both greek yogurt and lamb are low in carbohydrates - greek yogurt has 3.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and lamb does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Lamb has less sugar than greek yogurt - greek yogurt has 3.6g of sugar per 100 grams and lamb does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Both greek yogurt and lamb are high in protein. Lamb has 149% more protein than greek yogurt - greek yogurt has 10g of protein per 100 grams and lamb has 24.8g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Lamb is high in saturated fat and greek yogurt has 85% less saturated fat than lamb - greek yogurt has 1.2g of saturated fat per 100 grams and lamb has 8.1g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both greek yogurt and lamb are low in trans fat - greek yogurt has 0.06g of trans fat per 100 grams and lamb does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Greek yogurt has 8.7 times less cholesterol than lamb - greek yogurt has 10mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and lamb has 97mg of cholesterol.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Greek yogurt has more Vitamin C than lamb - greek yogurt has 0.8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and lamb does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Greek yogurt has signficantly more Vitamin A than lamb - greek yogurt has 90ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and lamb does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Lamb and greek yogurt contain similar amounts of Vitamin D - lamb has 2iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and greek yogurt does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Greek yogurt and lamb contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - greek yogurt has 0.04mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and lamb has 0.14mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Greek yogurt and lamb contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - greek yogurt has 0.2ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and lamb has 5.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Lamb has more thiamin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12. Both greek yogurt and lamb contain significant amounts of riboflavin, pantothenic acid and folate.
| Greek Yogurt | Lamb | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.044 MG | 0.1 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.233 MG | 0.25 MG |
| Niacin | 0.197 MG | 6.7 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.47 MG | 0.66 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.055 MG | 0.14 MG |
| Folate | 12 UG | 19 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.52 UG | 2.61 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Greek yogurt is an excellent source of calcium and it has 423% more calcium than lamb - greek yogurt has 115mg of calcium per 100 grams and lamb has 22mg of calcium.
iron
Lamb has signficantly more iron than greek yogurt - greek yogurt has 0.04mg of iron per 100 grams and lamb has 1.8mg of iron.
potassium
Lamb is an excellent source of potassium and it has 140% more potassium than greek yogurt - greek yogurt has 141mg of potassium per 100 grams and lamb has 339mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, lamb has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than greek yogurt per 100 grams.
| Greek Yogurt | Lamb | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.007 G | 0.26 G |
| Total | 0.007 G | 0.26 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, lamb has more linoleic acid than greek yogurt per 100 grams.
| Greek Yogurt | Lamb | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.002 G | 0.07 G |
| linoleic acid | 0.065 G | 1.07 G |
| Total | 0.067 G | 1.14 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by common portions, e.g. cups, packages. You can also see a more concrete comparison by weight at equal weight (by grams) comparison.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Greek Yogurt (Yogurt, Greek, plain, lowfat) and Lamb (Lamb, ground, cooked, broiled) .
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does greek yogurt or lamb contain more calories in 100 grams?Lamb is high in calories and greek yogurt has 70% less calories than lamb - greek yogurt has 73 calories in 100g and lamb has 283 calories.
Is greek yogurt or lamb better for protein?
Both greek yogurt and lamb are high in protein. Lamb has 150% more protein than greek yogurt - greek yogurt has 10g of protein per 100 grams and lamb has 24.8g of protein.
Does greek yogurt or lamb contain more calcium?
Greek yogurt is a rich source of calcium and it has 420% more calcium than lamb - greek yogurt has 115mg of calcium in 100 grams and lamb has 22mg of calcium.
Does greek yogurt or lamb contain more potassium?
Lamb is a rich source of potassium and it has 140% more potassium than greek yogurt - greek yogurt has 141mg of potassium in 100 grams and lamb has 339mg of potassium.